Football and Islam

Mesut Ozil

"I always do that (recites Quran) before I go out (on the pitch). I pray and my teammates know that they cannot talk to me during this brief period"

Frederic Kanoute

"Being a footballer is like any other job and observance of faith depends on the person. It can be as easy or difficult as we want it to be, all we need to do is to put in some effort"

Ibrahim Affelay and his mother

"I am from a poor family. I am an orphan. But luckily I have a wonderful mother. He worked hard to support me and taking care of me with love"

Left Lescott, Right Diarra

"Oh thank you. I do not drink (alcohol) because I am Muslim. Lescott, you have it"

Samir Nasri wearing Eid Mubarak shirt

"This victory is very special, Allahu Akbar. Thank you for your support. Still keep the faith, Allahu Akbar!!"

Mahamadou Diarra

"Every coach has respected my decision (for fasting). They are difficult days during which one needs to eat, but it only lasts one month. I have another ten to play well"

Wonderfull isn't it?? :) sebenarnya masih banyak pemain bola muslim lainnya. Yang membuat gue harus ngasih jempol adalah bentuk ketaatan mereka disaat peluang untuk menjauh dariNya begitu besar. Siapa yang tidak kenal dengan gaya hidup jetset pemain sepak bola. Uang berlimpah dan ketenaran mendunia. Tetapi mereka berusaha untuk berbuat yang terbaik bagiNya.

Lalu, bagaimana dengan kita?? :)